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Seven adorable cheetah cubs make first appearance at Whipsnade Zoo
Seven little cheetah cubs have been seen stepping out into their enclosure for the first time at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Northamptonshire man charged with murder of beloved Milton Keynes security guard appears in court
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of much-loved Gary Stanley from Milton Keynes, and did not enter a plea.
Three men including police inspector in court today over child sex offences
A trio will appear before magistrates this morning (Thursday, July 23) charged with offences against a young boy.
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Much-opposed plans for huge solar development across Northamptonshire enters final stages as window for decision shared
Green Hill Solar Farm has progressed to the next stage, as the project that would see a significant portion of green space across Northamptonshire has officially entered the ‘decision’ stage with a final determination anticipated to be announced in the autumn.
Off-duty policeman from Kettering charged after death of teenage boy in collision
An off-duty policeman from Kettering has been charged after the death of a teenage boy in a collision involving two cars and an electric bike in a Nottinghamshire village.
Daventry McDonald’s re-opens after getting makeover
McDonald’s in Daventry, off Vicar Lane, has reopened after a redesign.
Naturists banned from swimming naked after 44 years at Northampton leisure centre following swimwear row
Nudists have blasted leisure centre bosses for "discrimination" after they were banned from swimming naked - because it broke the venue's swimwear rules.
92-year-old Northampton paedophile who lured children with sweets and money dies in jail
A 92-year-old paedophile from Northampton who was jailed for offering sweets and money to children and committing child sex offences has died in prison, a newly published report has confirmed.
Police issue CCTV after taxi driver assaulted after picking up fare in Northampton
Do you recognise this man? Police officers are appealing for help to identify him following an assault in the Semilong area of Northampton.
"We stand on the shoulders of giants": Popular Northampton pub reopens under new owners
A popular Northampton pub has reopened under new owners – here’s everything you need to know.
Everything you need to know about major improvements at leisure centres in Northampton and Daventry – including bigger gyms, Reformer Pilates studios and more
Major improvement works are now underway at leisure centres in Northampton and Daventry.
National bakery chain could be leaving Northampton town centre high street after just three years
One of Northampton town centre's newest bakery chains appears to be preparing to leave its spot on the town’s high street.
Hunt for van driver who shouted at horse rider and carried out ‘indecent act’ on country lane in West Northamptonshire
A van driver was reportedly carried out an ‘indecent act' when he shouted at a woman riding a horse in a West Northants hamlet.
'Disgruntled' Roadmender owner voices concerns over sudden closure of Northampton's Mayorhold car park
The Roadmender has become the latest Northampton town centre venue to voice concerns over the sudden closure of the Mayorhold car park.
Council van crashes into traffic lights at pedestrian crossing of busy junction in Northampton
A traffic light pole was left damaged after a council van crashed into it at a busy Northampton junction.
A14 westbound temporarily closed after van and motorbike crash near Rothwell Junction 3
The A14 was closed westbound near Junction 3 (Rothwell) after a crash between a van and a motorbike today (Wednesday, July 22).
Court appearance for Wellingborough boy, 15, charged with 22 sexual offences involving 10 girls
A 15-year-old Wellingborough boy, charged with 22 sexual offences involving 10 girls, has appeared at youth court today (Tuesday, July 21).
Cigarette thrown from passing vehicle sparks grass fire on A45 near Northampton
A cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle sparked a grass fire on the A45 in Northampton, according to firefighters.
Lehmann’s pride!
Darren Lehmann believes leading Northants Steelbacks to the 2026 Vitality Blast title is one of the 'finer achievements' of his career.
Alcohol plans for new Northampton padel venue spark row over popular children's play centre next door
Plans to sell alcohol at a new padel venue in Northampton have sparked a row over its location next to a popular children's play centre.